Where to Get This Week's 12 Best Sneaker Releases

There are a lot of noteworthy sneakers dropping this weekend—not least of which are the huge collaborations including Jordan with Levi's, Bape with Dr. Martens, and Dover Street Market with Nike. Plus, Greats teamed up with Death To Tennis on a remix of one of its more athletic-inspired pairs. Add to that some boldly colored runners, a fan favorite from Adidas that's finally hitting the mass market, and a retro pair of Air Max 98s, and you've got a very exciting weekend for sneaker fans.

Yes, it's only the third week of the year but we already have our first highly hyped release of the year! The majorly anticipated Levi's x Jordan IV dropped to much fanfare and for good reason: The sneakers are dope. The entire shoe is covered in two tones of denim, with denim extending over the midsole. The rest of the midsole is white, and a gum outsole brings the whole thing to the next level. Don't miss the classic red Levi's tags, too!

The thirst for Adidas' Futurecraft 4D has been real for a while, ever since the Three Stripes first began seeding pairs of the sneaker to influencers and editors all over the world. The soles are manufactured in a special 3D-printing process—perfected to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.—and feature an all-black knit upper. Currently, these sneakers boast a resale value of $4k, but expect that to plunge as more pairs release this week. We're hoping more colorways are on the way.

The boldest sneaker of the week by far is this pair of Hyper Punch Air VaporMaxes from Nike. This is one of the brightest pinks we've seen on a pair of sneakers, and it's pretty amazing. You already know the VaporMax is one of our favorite casual sneakers that works for the office as well as it does for the street, but the Hyper Punch may be pushing it for casual Friday. These were designed for female sneaker fans, so if you're going to grab them, don't forget to add 1.5 to your men’s size to ensure the right fit.

Remember when all the adults in the room wanted to refer to sneakers as "tennis shoes," and it made no sense because no one was playing tennis? We do. And we're glad that's over. What's not over is Death To Tennis, which has teamed up with Greats to create a minimal version of Greats' Rosen releasing in a special collection this week. The brands took the Rosen and pared it down to its constituent parts with a few unique twists, including the nubuck toe wrap extending down the sole. It's a dope execution on a special sneaker.

2018 marks the 20th anniversary for the Air Max 98, and one of the first drops from Nike to celebrate the occasion is the reissue of a highly popular colorway: the Gundam. Inspired by the Japanese stories that feature mechanized robots, the shoes are replete in all the classic '90s colors: bright blue, dark navy, bright white, and bold red. This classic color combination, even if you don't know the Air Max 98 colorway, bring our nostalgia back. What better way to celebrate than with a pair of fresh kicks?

One of our favorite things about BAPE as a brand is its tendency to be bold and brash, using stylized camouflage to the best effect. But sometimes, it goes in the opposite direction, and that unexpected move makes the results even better. The brand paired up with Dr. Martens on two different shoes in two different colors, bringing the camo to Dr. Martens' iconic silhouettes, thanks to debossed leathers. Both boots and shoes are available in oxblood and black, the most ubiquitous Dr Martens colors. Now you can get that seminal look with a very cool twist. Release was initially scheduled for January 27, but with news about the styles breaking sooner than anticipated, we'd recommend keeping an eye out for early pairs.

If you need a classic and neutral sneaker, you could do much worse than these Dover Street Market pairs that are dropping in white, black, and navy. The shoes are remarkable in how unremarkable they are, offering a brand new staple that you could wear just about every day. The detail of note is the "baby swoosh" at the toe. When this was first introduced on the Air Max 1, it became the object of many sneaker fans' passions, and a beloved feature on special pairs.

Nike's newest and most popular runner, the Zoom Fly, hits in a new green colorway this week. It's hard to find well-executed green sneakers in this age of sneakerdom—so when there's a good one, you should grab it. We love this Lucid Green take on the light and responsive runner. Although it's probably a little too cold to do these justice right now, you might regret skipping them in the spring.

These Juice NMD Racers created with Adidas are all about pattern and texture. Staying in grayscale, they're not doing a lot for color, but they're covered in a ton of excitement and movement from a design perspective. An icy clear outsole reveals even more pattern peeking out under the black midsole, and a loop lace system keeps the shape of the shoe flush to the foot. These are definitely attention-grabbers.

Americans may not be as familiar with United Arrows & Sons as they should be, but this weekend is the perfect opportunity to learn about the Japanese retailer. United Arrows is where all your favorite American boutiques look to for inspiration: The company takes cutting-edge fashion and blend it into classic environments for the perfect mix of trendy and timeless. The Adidas collaboration features two pairs of NMDs (one of Adidas' best-selling contemporary sneakers), and covers them with a heathered knit. These pairs are the perfect distillation of United Arrows and will be made available the world over.

Black and olive are a classic pairing for Jordans, with a tidy list of amazing sneakers that have used the color combo. And this week we're getting a new addition. The Jordan 13 comes draped in quilted black suede, with olive brown suede extending from the upper onto the midsole. The sole is black, and red appears on the branding at the tongue and toe. As always, a nice little green hologram sits at the heel.

A few years ago, Michael Lau dropped a pair of hyper-limited Puma suedes in a dizzying array of colors, and this week he's bringing a similar aesthetic. Instead of the bold colors, the sneakers are done up in grayscale and will be more widely available than the originals. What remains intact is the scalloped edging on the panels and a dope hangtag. At the heel, you'll find debossed messaging, marking the shoes as a part of Puma's larger 50 Suede project.

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